US Cold Storage (USCS)
The Big Chill
Serving the refrigerated and frozen food industry, US Cold Storage boasts on the nation’s largest public refrigerated warehouse networks. Indeed, this New Jersey-based enterprise is among the five largest PRW companies in the United States serving the world’s largest food companies. Read more>>
Penoles
Mining For The Future
Since it began operations in 1887, Industrias Penoles has played a leading role in Mexico for its mining, metallurgical and chemical operations. Today, the company is setting an example for others as a socially responsible, environmental-friendly company that helps develop and strengthen communities. Read more>>
China
Early Birds And China's Roaring Mouse
Key Word: Evolution. In the next decade, western manufacturing leaders will experience a tectonic shift in the competitive environment. Threats abound - in home markets and in the emerging country markets that have provided recent growth. Circumstances require a change in the way companies conduct business. Those that thrive will be those that adapt. Read more>>
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)
Port-Related Infrastructure Investments Can Reap Dividends
It seems the United States willingly allows infrastructure to crumble as other countries – particularly the BRICS – bolster the physical support systems that foster economic Growth. The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is concerned over the state of America’s aged transportation infrastructure so it’s urging investments in both landside and waterside connections with ports. Read more>>
Diesel Power
Diesel: Powering Energy For Today And Tomorrow
Diesel Power has provided a great resource for past and current energy needs. It can propel us into the future, if only we’ll allow this enabler to enable us to chart the energy path forward. That’s the message from the Diesel Technology Forum we need to heed. Read more>>
U.S. Manufacturing
Standards Boost Business: Call To Action For Corporate America
Today, Americans in every sector focus on two critical efforts: strengthening the economy and creating jobs. With US Unemployment above nine percent, could a manufacturing revival play a part in resolving the jobs crisis. Yes, says the American National Standards Institute – but it would help if businesses embrace a strategy that involved standardization. Read more>>
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WAKE UP CALL
Redefined Economic Power in a Changing World
The United States is at a crossroads. It could go the way of Rome—a classic case of a once-dominant empire that went into decline—or it can shape a new-empire paradigm, where a world power continually redefines and recreates itself to endure. The challenge won’t be easy. Eastern powers have well positioned themselves to supplant Western global entities. No one ever promised that the world would remain the same – or that it’s a rose garden. Read more>>
DOLLARS & SENSE
Supply Chain Optimization: Don’t Forsake Customer Service
Too often, companies seeking to increase profits by cutting costs sacrifice a critical supply chain component: customer service. Grant Gordon, a KPMG supply chain specialist, indicates that this is a misguided approach that results in missed opportunities. He delineates a more effective, three-point strategy. Read more>>
IT'S YOUR CALL
Entrepreneurs Remain Resilient
Despite economic adversity, SMBs (small- and medium-sized businesses) remain as hardy as the human heart. That’s good news, as such enterprises provide the blood flow that invigorates global economic growth. A recent report, published by Hiscox, reveals SMB owners’ determination. Read more>>
THE ECONOMY
Should the US Follow the Irish Tax Model?
Yes, indeed. As US lawmakers debate the future of the country’s tax rate, Brian Purcell of WTP Advisors Ireland describes benefits of Ireland’s low rate (12.5) and the lessons the United States could—indeed, even should—learn from such a system. Read more>>
THE LATEST
We Want our MVT!
And for good reason: multivariable testing (MVT) provides a process improvement tool that helps US manufacturers compete in the global marketplace. Read more>>
WORLD NEWS
Happy New Year – of Increased Challenges
What will 2012 herald? Intensified volatity and unrest on the economic front, says Control Risk’s Simon Whistler. Read more>>
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